Changed my mind about cheap logo design after getting burned

I was trying to save money for my first freelance graphic design gig and paid $50 for a logo on Fiverr. The guy sent me a pixelated JPEG with no vector file and I couldn't even use it on a business card. Ended up paying a local designer $200 to fix it and now I tell everyone to skip the bargain bin. Has anyone else had luck with mid-range options or do you just go straight to someone experienced?

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andrew_baker919d ago

Wait, a pixelated JPEG? That's actually insane. I can't believe someone would send that as a deliverable, especially for a logo. That's just bad business on their part. For $50 you should at least get a proper file format, even if the design itself isn't great. It sounds like they just took a screenshot or something. Mid-range is tricky because you still don't know if they'll give you the right files. Maybe look for someone on a platform like 99designs where you can check their portfolio for vector samples first. Or ask for a small sample file before paying anything. That's what I do now after getting burned a few times. Honestly, paying a bit more for someone who knows what they're doing (and includes source files) is worth it. Sucks you had to learn the hard way, but at least you got a usable logo in the end.

michael_williams19d ago

Man, that pixelated JPEG story hits hard. I've been there too, paid for cheap work and ended up with something I couldn't even use. It's a real gut punch when you think you're getting a deal and instead you get a screenshot. The worst part is you don't realize it until you try to actually use the logo for anything. I totally get why you'd never trust a $50 designer again after that. Your tip about asking for a sample file before paying is solid. I do that now myself, and it's saved me from a few bad situations. Even a small test file can tell you a lot about whether they know file formats. It's kind of sad that we have to learn these lessons the hard way, but at least we end up knowing what to look for. And yeah, paying a bit more for someone who actually includes source files makes a huge difference. You end up saving time and stress in the long run. Good on you for turning that bad experience into a learning moment.

max_schmidt7718d ago

Right? It's wild how fast a "deal" turns into wasted money.